PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024

32.71 USD
+2.01 (+6.55%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
32.83 USD
+0.12 (+0.37%)
After Hours: 3/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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This PZZA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PZZA. PZZA was compared to 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While PZZA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PZZA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. PZZA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years PZZA has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PZZA had a positive operating cash flow.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • PZZA has a Return On Assets of 3.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: PZZA outperforms 60.32% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.84%, PZZA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.49%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.01%) for PZZA is well above the current ROIC(11.84%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE N/A
ROIC 11.84%
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

  • PZZA has a Profit Margin of 1.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PZZA outperforms 43.65% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of PZZA (4.49%) is worse than 68.25% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 28.89%, PZZA is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • PZZA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 1.44%
GM 28.89%
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. PZZA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PZZA is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PZZA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • PZZA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.56 indicates that PZZA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PZZA's Altman-Z score of 3.56 is amongst the best of the industry. PZZA outperforms 82.54% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 14.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 14.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • PZZA has a Debt to FCF ratio (14.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.67
Altman-Z 3.56
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC6.85%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • PZZA has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of PZZA (0.82) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PZZA's Quick ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 65.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.7
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. PZZA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • PZZA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.89%.
  • Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.70% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.27% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 32.15% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue Next Year-5.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6

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4. PZZA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.87, PZZA is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • PZZA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
  • PZZA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.71.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. PZZA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.87
Fwd PE 19.71
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.81
EV/EBITDA 9.36
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as PZZA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%

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5. PZZA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.93%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • In the last 3 months the price of PZZA has falen by -21.01%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.10. PZZA pays more dividend than 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.93%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 6.96%, which is quite nice.
  • PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 206.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of PZZA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP206.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PZZA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (3/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 32.83 +0.12 (+0.37%)

32.71

+2.01 (+6.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners106.91%
Inst Owner Change-6.74%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change5.61%
Market Cap1.07B
Revenue(TTM)2.05B
Net Income(TTM)29.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target48.47 (48.18%)
Short Float %11.83%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.93%
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP206.77%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)21.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.68%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.83%
PT rev (1m)-1.59%
PT rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.87
Fwd PE 19.71
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 20.81
P/OCF 8.52
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.36
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY5.07%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY4.8%
OCF(TTM)3.84
OCFY11.74%
SpS62.6
BVpS-13.56
TBVpS-15.61
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE N/A
ROCE 16.89%
ROIC 11.84%
ROICexc 12.69%
ROICexgc 14.64%
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 1.44%
GM 28.89%
FCFM 2.51%
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
ROICexc(3y)17.17%
ROICexc(5y)18.61%
ROICexgc(3y)19.89%
ROICexgc(5y)21.63%
ROCE(3y)22.85%
ROCE(5y)24.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.82%
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.67
Debt/EBITDA 4.02
Cap/Depr 80.69%
Cap/Sales 3.62%
Interest Coverage 2.31
Cash Conversion 68.28%
Profit Quality 174.39%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z 3.56
F-Score5
WACC6.85%
ROIC/WACC1.73
Cap/Depr(3y)101.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.56%
Profit Quality(3y)119.04%
Profit Quality(5y)653.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
EPS Next Y16.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
Revenue Next Year-5.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 5Y0.49%
EBIT Next Year90.01%
EBIT Next 3Y26.29%
EBIT Next 5Y26.35%
FCF growth 1Y51%
FCF growth 3Y9.37%
FCF growth 5Y-19.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.16%
OCF growth 3Y2.27%
OCF growth 5Y-7.54%

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PZZA.


What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PZZA stock?

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for PZZA stock?

The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PZZA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to grow by 16.03% in the next year.